Beyond Down syndrome awareness.
When Parker was first born, I was all about Down syndrome awareness. I wanted to shine a light on what it was like to have a medically fragile child …
Category: Advocacy
My child is not suffering from Down syndrome.
I’d like to take a moment to set the record straight. Contrary to what so many in the media like to suggest, my child is NOT suffering from Down …
Saying hello to my child with Down syndrome
I get it. People get nervous around kids with special needs. We don’t want to offend. We don’t want to feel awkward. Sometimes it’s just easier to keep our …
Aspiration Pneumonia
You know it’s going to be a day when the first thing you run for as your feet hit the floor is the phone so you can call your …
Aborting Babies Because of Down syndrome.
It was feeling as though there were some in the world getting the message. A life with Down syndrome is a life worth living. I’ve watched as the statistics …
Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do
Dreams don’t work unless you do. I found this quote by Maya Angelou a few months ago to send with my son, Rigel as he worked to prepare to …